Candidates running for the City Council At-Large position were asked to fill out questions and answers from Community Impact. They were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
For more information on the election, visit the city of Fulshear’s website.
*Indicates incumbent
Kim Stacy
Experience:
Eight-plus years Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4, two years Fulshear Economic Development Corporation B
Occupation:
Insurance broker
Candidate Website:
https://kimstacy.com
Contact Information:
713-819-1395
Why did you choose to run for the Fulshear City Council At-Large position?
Having served on the Emergency Services District No. 4 for over eight years, I believe the city can benefit from my experience with other governmental entities as well as the fact that I'm a 26-year resident and small-business owner, which is located in downtown Fulshear.
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Fulshear?
1. The recent approval by [Texas Department of Transportation] to construct a flyover for the Westpark Tollway over our downtown district. 2. Increasing sales tax is critical to the long-term financial sustainability of the city of Fulshear. This allows aging infrastructure to be less dependent on residential property taxes.
What do you think is the most pressing issue for local residents, and what will you do to address it?
Infrastructure is a very pressing issue. I know City Council addressed this several months ago, but it is imperative that all opportunities, including moratoriums, be utilized to slow growth so the city infrastructure and school districts can "catch up" to meet the needs of the residents who already live here.
City Council has been visiting water concerns recently. What actions should the city of Fulshear take to alleviate concerns?
Make all efforts to identify bottlenecks in [the] water supply system. It was recently disclosed, seven months after our "boil water" failure last summer, an undersized water supply line would hamper water provision to Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek. This needs to be remediated as quickly as possible before summer temperatures arrive.
Jason Knape*
Experience:
Conservative; community leader and volunteer; executive business leader with legal, human resources, finance experience; compassionate mentor
Occupation:
Senior director, Global Customer Support, PROS Inc.
Candidate Website:
http://knapeforfulshear.com
Contact Information:
346-588-6856
Why are you rerunning for Fulshear City Council At-Large position?
Because it matters, more than people know. I want to continue what I started two years ago in representing this city so that people love living here, businesses thrive here and we continue on our path to be the premier city in Fort Bend County, Texas, USA and the world.
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Fulshear?
Selection of new city manager. Like any business, the city manager is the CEO and council is the board. It is vital we select an individual with drive, passion for the city, outstanding leadership, and the knowledge and experience to lead the day-to-day operations.
What do you think is the most pressing issue for local residents, and what will you do to address it?
Growth. Controlling residential growth is key to keep Fulshear, Fulshear. Accelerating business growth is key to provide citizens with the products and services they expect while providing a diversified tax base. I will ensure the policies of the city always include this in their context/direction.
City Council has been visiting water concerns recently. What actions should the city of Fulshear take to alleviate concerns?
Continue to execute on the established projects of the five-year capital improvement plan, which are on schedule, but we also need to better educate citizens of the water needs in times of drought/excess heat and put in policies to ensure the vital cases are always met for all.
